Matthew Yglesias

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Matthew Yglesias @mattyglesias

An interesting question is how to think about situations like the cost of an mRNA vaccine where there is no formal price control but some set of considerations related to avoiding outrage or political backlash seems to prevent the price from rising. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Jan. 2, 2022 Hibernated

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Stores could build exactly as much parking as they want, based on whichever considerations they think are relevant. — PolitiTweet.org

@mattyglesias Is this just another appeal to the impossible? How else do you plan for people to go to retail stores?

Posted Jan. 2, 2022 Hibernated

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That happens to be a high-stakes case, but the "trying to avoid making people mad" dynamic feels like an important part of pricing strategies in general — popular bands sell out their shows, restaurants don't charge a premium to eat on the weekends, etc. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Jan. 2, 2022 Hibernated